7TNeuro Image - 3D TOF 3 SLAB MT FS FA 25 Human Head TE = 2.4 TR = 21.0

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7T Neuro Images - Sagittal T2 CUBE TE = 77.7 TR = 2500.0

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GE 3T Premier MRI Scanner

40

Years of Iowa MRI
GE 3T MAGNUS Head Only MRI Scanner

4

Number of research dedicated MRI scanners
7T Human MRI scanner

2004

MR Research Facility established

Facility Description

The Magnetic Resonance Research Facility (MRRF) has scanners located in both the hospital and research buildings on the campus of the University of Iowa. The clinical research scanner is housed in an 8,000 square foot state-of-the-art MR facility. This facility is on the lower level of the Pappajohn Pavilion within the University of Iowa Health Care. There are five offices housing scientific staff of the MRI Center and a conference room.

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Events

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Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa

Monday, January 5, 2026 12:00pm to 12:10pm
Virtual
Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa: Driving Research for Safer Roads
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Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 12:00pm to 12:10pm
Virtual
Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa: Driving Research for Safer Roads
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Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 12:00pm to 12:10pm
Virtual
Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa: Driving Research for Safer Roads

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MR Research Facility is located in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building (PBDB).